January 29, 2017

"Hi there SOS friends! Rachelle here with you showing my inspiration for the Stash Challenge. I went with a black background and spritz splash. Loved working with this sketch, so simple. I used these items from my stash: G= Gold O=organza ribbon, A=Arrow, L=Leaves, S=Spritz/Stickers. Want to see more stop by my bloghttp://scrapping247365.blogspot.com/. Thanks for stopping by and waiting to see your challenge take."

Today is the last day to upload your layout for a chance to win the prize!

January 26, 2017

Happy Thursday!Today's inspiration is from our Designer Michelle. Check out her awesome layout:

Michelle said this about her layout:

"For my first sketch with a twist challenge I decide to scrap a photo of my daughter and her aunt, taken this past summer. I used papers and embellishments from the gorgeous Posh collection by Simple Stories. I added some gesso to the background before applying the water colors. The hearts, flowers, camera and word LOVE were fussy cut from journaling cards and pattern paper. For the twist I used the following items from my stash: G - gesso, gold, O - overlay, A - arrow, ampersand, L - letter stickers, LOVE, S - staples, stitching, Simple Stories, splatters. I really love these word challenges as they make me look through my stash, and pick items I normally would not use. Thanks for stopping by, and I can't wait to see what you create!!"

January 25, 2017

Patricia shares this about her layout:"Fun sketch right? I always enjoy digging back in my stash and finding the right embellishments to add to a layout! Something about the little dog sticker I found, has nothing to do with my layouts, but I love dogs!

January 24, 2017

It's Tuesday! How are you all doing today? :) Here's an awesome layout from Designer June for inspiration:

June shares this about her layout:

"Love this sketch by Rochelle Spears and thought it worked well for my New Year’s photos. To give this page a festive evening look, I used a black background and glittery gold stars. (This look would also work well with concert, prom & date night pictures.) Just for fun, I added a Heidi Swapp sequin pouch on the left side. I really enjoyed the word twist to this challenge (GOALS) which pushed my creativity. I used: G-glitterO-orange sequins, “Observations” word bandA-arrowL-lined paperS-stars

You can see more details about this page on my blog superstickchick.blogspot.com. Looking forward to see what creative ideas you come up with for this challenge.

January 22, 2017

Good Morning! Here's a beautiful layout from Designer Michelle for inspiration:

Michelle shares this about her layout:

"Hi scrappy friends!My layout for today is very close to the sketch.I bought one sheet of this orange Bella Blvd paper and the stickers, and couldn't wait to use it as it's so bright and lovely :)I usedG - Geotag (love these by Charm Creations!)O - OrangeA - Arrows and Amy TangerineL - Letter stickers and layersS - Stickers, stencil

January 21, 2017

Here's a wonderful layout from Designer Karin to get your scrapping Saturday going!

Karin said the about her layout:

"These are the very first photos I scrap from the x-mas, I was thrilled to start and got a jump start with this challenge. The sketch is easy to work with.

For the word challenge I have used:

G- gold

O - overlay

A- arrows

L - layering

S - stickers, Studio Calico, Simple Stories, stars...

The layering was fun! I have it under my overlay, there are two extra layers of paper.

In this page I have used some very old papers and letter stickers and combined them with brand new stars of gold and arrow stickers. LOVE this way to work - why don't you also give it a try? Looking forward to see what you create.

January 20, 2017

We are starting this scrappy weekend off with this wonderful layout by DT Carmen:

Carmen said this about her layout:

"Hello scrapfriends! We have a new challenge ar Scrap Our Stash! A great sketch with a twist!WORD = GOALS.Create a layout inspired by this sketch and add a stash item from your stash that starts with each letter of the word - GOALS.Example - G-gold, O-overlay, A-Arrow, L-line paper, S-stickles. Most be a "stash" item. I used:G - GLITTER ALPHASO - OVERLAYA - ArrowL - LACE Stencil/Modeling pasteS - STARS

I hope you'll be inspired for this fabulous sketch and use that stash you have!"

Here's a look at the Sketch Challenge ~ Word "Goals"

You can find details about this challenge HERE!Have a wonderful day and see you back here tomorrow with more inspiration!

January 19, 2017

It's time for more inspiration! Here's a wonderful layout from Designer Sherri:Sherri said this about her layout:

"Hi again Scrappy friends! I’m loving the new twist on our Sketch “Plus” Challenges! I hope you find the new + a word format, just as much FUN as I did!I flipped the sketch to the right side of the page, to accommodate the Giraffe on the base page. I've had that base page since 2011!! Take about scrapping my stash!! LOL! The photos are from our first trip to San Diego, back in July of 2011. We really enjoyed the Wild Animal Park, even though it was a very hot day. The Safari Ride was awesome, and so were the Giraffes and all of the animals we saw!

January 18, 2017

Today we have a wonderful layout from Designer Cassie for inspiration:

Cassie shares this about her layout:

"I love the new challenges that come out each year at Scrap Our Stash. For the second challenge this month it is a sketch + word challenge. I found this sketch super easy to work with and pretty much just stuck with it. For the word part I used: G- Grey, O – Orange, A – Alpha print, Aqua, L – Little B, Liquid Pearls, S – Spray Ink, Stars. The word challenges have always been one of my favorites because it really challenges me to look at my stash to pull out items that feature those letters. I can’t wait to see what you create!"

This time I rotated the sketch. I inked the background with turquoise paint and dotted liquid pearls on the upper and lower edge of the background paper. I used thickers alphas for the title and glitter tape for one of the borders and stapled them.I tied organdy ribbon on the clip, andtucked the ends under the popped up diecut.And that completes my 5 choices of stash.You and see more detail inhttp://natsukoslittlecraftroom.blogspot.jp/Can't wait to see what everyone's come up with!Thanks!Natsuko xxx"

January 16, 2017

Today we have a fun awesome layout from Designer Steffanie for inspiration:

Stephanie said this about her layout:

"I took this sketch and flipped it horizontally. Instead of a second smaller photo, I chose to include a piece of memorabilia on top of a 6x4 journaling card. Otherwise the sketch is mostly preserved. I had a lot of fun with embellishments and color on this one!

January 15, 2017

Hello and welcome to the first Sketch Callenge for the New Year! We've decided to change it up a bit... so this year we will be hosting a different type of sketch challenge. Make sure you read the challenge details below. :)

January Sketch Challenge:

The Challenge:WORD = GOALSCreate a layout inspired by this sketch AND add a stash item from your stash that starts with each letter of the word - GOALS.Example - G-gold, O-overlay, A-Arrow, L-line paper, S-stickles.

Items used for each letter must be a "stash" item.

When posting your layout, you must include in your write up what items you used,to be considered for the random prize drawing.

January 13, 2017

Today concludes the introduction of our design team members for the Jan - June 2017 term.

I hope you have enjoyed getting to know a little bit more about each of our talented designers!

Scrap Our Stash is looking forward to all of the amazing inspiration this team

will be providing to share with our fans, inspired by our bi monthly challenges!

It's time now to meet our final designer,

Rachelle Olaridge

Rachelle is celebrating her fourth term with Scrap Our Stash and we are excited she has agreed to design with us another term.

We're looking forward to the beautiful inspiration she will be sharing with us the next six months.

"Hi there. My name is Rachelle.I am a mother to 2 grown sons and grandmother to 2 beautiful grandchildren.

I was a 6th grade teacher for 7 years. As a result of failing health I am wheelchair bound and keeping busy is still my goal. Scrapbook is the best and rewarding therapy.

I started scrapbooking in 2008 when I viewed a friends work. My passion quickly turned into addiction for this type of artistry and I never looked back. I am very passionate about this interest. It's not just about creating albums but it is a work of art. I truly love the art of design in all aspects of life, Thus, here I am today enjoying my passion as therapy and inspiration for others. Each day is filled with being inspired, creating, providing inspiration through my work and treasuring the memories. I define my style using one word it would be Shabby Chic." I love beautifully embellished projects with lots and lots of detail. My love of flowers is reflected on most of my projects. I always have the urge to add a flower here or there.

Although this is my true style, I easily adapt my style depending on the type of project.

I love using a variety of techniques, elegant and fun elements. My style has been described as detailed, beautiful, and multifaceted. My greatest strength is attention to detail. I like to take the viewer on a visual journey of my inspirational designs.

And...for today's inspiration, Rachelle has created the beautiful layout below inspired by the

January Tic Tac Toe Stash Challenge:

"Reminisce"

Rachelle:

Hello scrappers! Rachelle here and I am excited to share my challenge inspiration for you. I created a holiday page using my grandchildren as the focal point. I added a bit of mixed media background followed by 5+ patterned paper, red-white twine, and paint/mist.selected from the left of the Tic-Tac-Toe Board.

January 12, 2017

we are looking forward to seeing the awesome inspiration you will be sharing with us!

"Hey everyone. My name is Michelle Mattie and I live on our family farm in a small community on the east coast of Canada. I work full time as a veterinary technician and have a daughter, who is the focus of most of my layouts. I started scrapbooking in 2003 after being invited to a home party and haven’t looked back!! I love challenges and use sketches on pretty much all my pages. Some signatures are machine stitching, handmade flowers and inks, in one form or another. I'm not sure how to describe my style. Sometimes it can be clean and simple, and other times it can get pretty messy . I love texture and dimension on my layouts. When I'm not scrapping, I love to putter outside, play volleyball, read or work on wool applique. I am super excited to be on the Scrap Our Stash team, and can’t wait to share my first reveal with you!!"

"I love tic tac toe challenges!!! There are so many possibilities!!! I decided to use the vertical row on the left: paint/mist, 5+ patterned papers and twine. The photo is of my daughter and her puppy Saxon, just hanging out. The pattern papers and embellishments used were from Fancy Pants' 'Millie & June' collection.

Thanks for stopping by!!"

Here's a look at the challenge:

Want to play along....click HERE for complete challenge details and rules.

Upload your entries no later thanJanuary 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
for a chance to win the following prize

Have a great day and return tomorrow for our last design team introduction!

January 11, 2017

Patricia is a veteran and celebrating her ninth term with Scrap Our Stash
and we are looking forward to the inspiration she will be creating to share
with us this term.

"Hello my crafty friends!

My name is Tricia and I am from Sunny Southern California, mother of one beautiful daughter Breanna Nichole (6) and a brand new fury friend, Brownie. I have been creating for about 17 years and have enjoyed every moment of it. I began scrapbooking right when there weren’t too many “safe” products out there to use. Since my attendance to a Scrapbook Expo it went all down hill from there! I usually reference that as my “coming out party!” Most of my projects and layouts you will see will be of my daughter as she IS the subject and focus of my life! I have met so many cool people through the world of crafting in which I am so lucky to have many of them as my friends!

I’m usually kept busy doing layouts, canvas pieces, Project Life, Art Journaling and my favorite…. Mini Books! Whatever it is I am creating I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE using embelIies! You will almost always find some BLING, Washi Tape, Paint, and most likely some doodling. =) I

Besides crafting, I love spending time with my family, friends, traveling, reading, dancing and working out. I am usually never still and always involved in something.

I am super excited to be a part of such an awesome design team here for Scrap Our Stash!

All the designers are extremely talented and I am sure you will find inspiration every time you visit!

"Our favorite holiday of the year and this is one of my daughters favorite tradition, which is tree decorating and placing the tree topper. This was the first year she was able to reach and place all by herself, she was so happy and proud!